The Band: S/T and/or Music from the Big Pink

Thanks- Just listened to my Big Pink. It's a Capital dark Purple/burgundy label.
Serial SKAO 2955. It sounds better than I had remembered, but my stereo has changed a bit too. The LP has a heavier feel, I bet it's an earlier pressing but of course not a Rainbow. It sounds as if neither Big Pink or the S/T is a great recording, perhaps S/T even less so. Still as Casey 33 says, GREAT music.
Thanks for the offer Casey33, will mull it over and PM you if I'm want to go with
the Rainbow.

I appreciate that. I steer clear of those Capital Vaults reissues, period. My friend has Pet Sounds, and I bought Beach Boys: Today on Capitol. They're both terrible.

Mmm- maybe I will try the MFSL. Then to make this even harder, there are variations, in the same actual pressing label. I believe Fremer said The BAND S/T ORIGINAL is a Green label, but then only some are R. Ludwig.
Big Pink I believe is a Rainbow though. Like I said, my Big Pink dark red/ purple
label is pretty darned good. I'm certainly looking for better though.

Thanks Qdrone- Music from the Big Pink is such a great record. I'm leaning toward the newer MFSL version, but also keeping an eye out for a Green label RL press.

Yeah- Perhaps they should have put that out as part of their SILVER series. I totally agree with you on that. If it's NOT an Original Master Recording, don't charge the premium. I'm starting to get the impression that Music from Big Pink, may just be a better recording. If memory serves, MF reviewed both MFSL's, and gave MFBP a better rating. Please share your thoughts, I know you liked the MFSL MFBP. Cheers -Don

Interesting stuff indeed. I ordered the MFSL Big Pink today. Will soon compare it to my early pressing of Big Pink. I believe mine is a second run, since it's NOT the rainbow Capitol. As I mentioned above, it's a shade of purple to me.